Cycle indicator for fluid distribution systems

ABSTRACT

A cycle indicator is provided for monitoring movement of a fluid control piston of a divider block for a fluid distribution system. The cycle indicator connects to the divider block in a manner that allows fluid communication between the divider block and the cycle indicator. The cycle indicator includes a spring-biased piston follower that extends into the divider block through a housing so that movement of the fluid control piston is translated to the piston follower. The piston follower extends into the divider block through an opening in the housing. The opening is not sealed allowing fluid within the divider block cylinder to flow past the piston follower and into the housing. Since there is no relative movement between the seal and any moving part such as the piston follower fluid leakage is eliminated or at least substantially reduced. An internal magnet is coupled to the piston follower and activates an external magnet that provides a visual indication of the movement of the fluid control piston.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the cycle indicator for fluiddistribution systems according to the present design.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the cycle indicator for fluid distributionsystems according to the present design.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the cycle indicator for fluid distributionsystems according to the present design.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the cycle indicator for fluid distributionsystems.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the cycle indicator for fluid distributionsystems.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the cycle indicator for fluiddistribution systems; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side view of the cycle indicator for fluid distributionsystems.

The broken line showing of structural features is included for thepurpose of illustrating non-claimed subject matter and forms no part ofthe claimed design.

The ornamental design for a cycle indicator for fluid distributionsystems, as shown and described.